My Individual Pacing experiences #HeforShe
Running space in our country is dominated by men, and for women to make an entry into this area, has taken a lot of time and effort. Over the last few years, women participating in marathons has shown an increasing trend, which is a refreshing change. There has been greater acceptance of women in this space by their fellow male runners and by the general public alike. What is also heartening to see is that more women have felt comfortable with their body image and have stepped out to run, ignoring the stares that often hound them. Despite these refreshing changes, women continue to face challenges while training for and running in such events. Men have a huge responsibility in helping make their running a safer and a pleasant experience. Events like the Pinkathon have brought together large groups of women from all strata to run various distances from 3k to 10k, across many cities in the country. A large number of first-time runners find it comfortable to try their hand at ru...